A C&R License (Curio and Relic) can be obtained by anyone that wants to collect Curio and Relic firearms. This license costs $30 for a three year license. It is not difficult to obtain. C&R weapons are primarily firearms that are 50+ years old (OR) have some historical significance. The BATFE defines what is and what is not a C&R weapon. C&R weapons can be bought and shipped right to the license holder's door on the "Big Brown Truck." Many people who collect C&R guns call themselves "Crufflers". Follow this link to read the "Box 'O Truth" web page about becoming a licensed C&R gun collector. Note also that some of the States have their own regulations about shipping and collecting C&R firearms (see at the bottom of this page.)
Here is a link to the ATF official list and updates.
One of our readers comments...."States can keep some out, like SBRs, SB shotguns, threaded barrels, hi-cap mags, etc. This is just one hope for Californians that want certain types of firearms and I really hope that all auction sites will sell to Californians as C&R to show their solidarity in 2nd amendment rights. I have been discriminated against over and over by these auction sellers."
Tennessee Gun Owners Thread about choosing a good C&R handgun for concealed carry.
SURPLUSRIFLE.COM has a great article about Curio and Relic firearms, that covers just about all the facts about what you can do with your C&R license, and exactly what constitutes a C&R firearm.
The purpose of this web page is to list all the Curio and Relic handguns that are readily available for purchase in the United States of America. (For info on C&R rifles, try this link.) I do not intend to list only "museum pieces," but rather especially those firearms that are operable and useful, in addition to being of interest to collectors. As this web page develops, I will categorize some of them as "mouseguns," to go along with the theme of www.mouseguns.com. The development of this web page may be rather haphazard for awhile, so please be patient!
Where to Buy C&R Handguns Online
VALUABLE WEBSITES FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
From Belgium: Amazing Collection of Photos
"P.W.'s" Article About C&R Eligibility of .25 Caliber Mouseguns
ParalaxBill's Curio and Relic Firearms Forums
The Curio and Relic Firearms Forum
C&R Gun Collectors' Forum
Very Large Archive of Vestpocket Pistols
FOLLOW THE LINKS FOR INFORMATION AND PHOTOS
Polish P-64
Unofficial P-64 Resource Center & Forum
Polish RADOM P-64 Curio & Relic Handgun Review by DrFaulken
Russian 1895 Nagant Revolver
CZ-40B
CZ-40B Review on AssaultWeb
Centerfire Central Reviews the CZ-40B
CZ-52
Info on Makarov.com
Bob Tuley's CZ-52 Page
CZ-52 Technical Details
CZ-52 Background Information
CZ-82
Wikipedia Article
Czech Army Info Page (English Translation)
Lurker's Review of His CZ-82 C&R Pistol
Bulgarian Makarov
Makarov.com
Xavier's Review
John Dunn's Review of His Bulgarian Makarov
Tokarev TT-33
Many Variants Pictured of the TT-33
Polish M48 (Tokarev TT-33) Reviewed at Cruffler.com
Irons in the Fire Review
German P-38
P-38 Review by Russ Chastain
Walther P-38, A Design Classic
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless
Wikipedia Article on Colt Model 1903
Colt Autos Dot Com Information
Gun Collectors Club Webpage
The Next Chapter - Review by Zack
Colt 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol
Review by Zack
Wikipedia Article
Review At A-Human-Right
Ortgies Pistols
Wikipedia Article
Donald Koelliker Article
Deutsche Werke - Ortgies
MORE TO COME!
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